1. 1 A P P L I C A T I O N F O R M
Pretty straightforward, it usually consists of basic personal
information such as name, date of birth, address, grade,
name of school, etc.
2 A C T I V I T I E S L I S T
List of extracurricular activities in Grades 10-12. May
include # hours per week spent on activity, role you held,
any awards/achievements, and contact info. for a person
who can verify your involvement.
3 T R A N S C R I P T O F G R A D E S
The application may simply require a copy of your grade report, or
it may require an official transcript sent directly by your school,
but almost all merit based scholarships will require proof of your
grades. As with all parts of the application, make sure you follow
instructions; you may be judged by your ability to do so!
4 E S S A Y
Sorry, but there is almost no escaping the essay. Almost all
scholarships applications will require either a series of short essays,
one longer essay, or the dreaded combo. Love it or hate it, the essay is
important. Use the essay portion of your application to get up close
and personal with the reader; tell your story, and make your
application come to life!
5 R E F E R E N C E S
You'll be required to have at least one referee, normally a
school-related one, such as a teacher, guidance counsellor or
principal. Examples of other referees are a community group
leader, work supervisor, or a coach. Referees cannot be friends or
family.
What are the parts of the scholarship application?
A great way to prepare for scholarship
applications is to know what's on them.
by Janet MacDonald of mycamppusGPS.ca
F I N A N C I A L R E C O R D S
If the scholarship has a financial need component, you will be
required to disclose, in some way, your financial situation. This may
be simply checking a box, or it may require sending in a copy of your
parents' latest tax return. If it's not clearly stated what is meant by
"financial need", contact the organization directly and inquire.
I N T E R V I E W
Although it's not common, some scholarships may
require a personal interview. For example, grantors of
substantial sums of money and memorial awards may
require one or more interviews.
S C H O O L S P O N S O R S H I P
Some scholarships require the school (through the principal,
guidance counsellor or a teacher) to sponsor or nominate an
applicant, so it's important to let these people know you are
actively seeking scholarship opportunities.
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